(1) The sheriff of any county of the state is hereby authorized to temporarily close any public beach, park, or other public recreation facility within the sheriff’s jurisdiction when in his or her discretion conditions exist which present a clear and present or probable threat of violence, danger, or disorder, or at any time a disorderly situation exists which in the sheriff’s opinion warrants such action.
(2) The power of the sheriff in exercising the authority conferred herein shall be full, complete and plenary.
(3) Any public recreation facility closed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be reopened by the sheriff when the conditions upon which such closing was predicated have abated.
History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 59-377; s. 185, ch. 95-147.
Structure Florida Statutes
30.01 - Bond of Sheriffs; Small Counties.
30.02 - Bond of Sheriffs; Large Counties.
30.03 - Obligation of Sureties.
30.04 - Justification of Sureties.
30.06 - Liability of Sureties.
30.071 - Applicability and Scope of Act.
30.073 - Appointment; Probation; Regular Appointment.
30.074 - Regular Appointee Status.
30.078 - Continuation of Appointment After a Change in Sheriff.
30.079 - Effects of Act; No Property Interest or Expectancy in Office; Sheriff’s Authority.
30.09 - Qualification of Deputies; Special Deputies.
30.12 - Power to Appoint Sheriff.
30.15 - Powers, Duties, and Obligations.
30.21 - Failure to Pay Over Money.
30.22 - When Sheriff May Accept Service.
30.231 - Sheriffs’ Fees for Service of Summons, Subpoenas, and Executions.
30.24 - Transportation and Return of Prisoners.
30.27 - Constructive Mileage Not to Be Charged.
30.29 - Sheriffs May Furnish Vital War Industries Guard Service Against Sabotage.
30.2905 - Program to Contract for Employment of Off-Duty Deputies for Security Services.
30.291 - Closing of Public Facilities Upon Threat of Violence.
30.30 - Writs, Process; Duties and Liabilities in Levying.
30.46 - Sheriffs; Motor Vehicles Color Combination; Badges; Simulation Prohibited; Penalties.
30.50 - Payment of Salaries and Expenses.
30.501 - Bailiffs’ Meals and Lodging.
30.52 - Handling of Public Funds.
30.53 - Independence of Constitutional Officials.
30.56 - Release of Traffic Violator on Recognizance or Bond; Penalty for Failure to Appear.